Palau

Palau · Palau · Babelthuap Island

A lake full of jellyfish that lost their sting generations ago, so swimming among thousands of them is not just safe but the main event, rock islands mushrooming out of the lagoon, and diving rated among the best on the planet.

The best time to visit Palau is Nov–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (84°F). Local time there is 06:25 (UTC+9).

Best time to go

Nov–Apr

Budget on the ground

$$$ · high-end

Nearest airport

ROR · Babelthuap Island

Good for

sunshine and salt water landscape doing the heavy lifting the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing moving about and doing things

In season

January February March April November December

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High16 to 40°C61 to 104°F Rain0 to 540mm0 to 21.3in

January · high 83°F · rain 10.6in · 11.7h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Measured at Babelthuap Island, this page’s gateway

Palau month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
Month	High °CHigh °F	Rain mmRain in	Light	Notes
January	28°C83°F	268mm10.6in	11.7h11.7h	in the recommended window
February	28°C83°F	226mm8.9in	11.9h11.9h	in the recommended window
March	29°C83°F	228mm9.0in	12.1h12.1h	in the recommended window
April	29°C84°F	302mm11.9in	12.3h12.3h	in the recommended window
May	29°C84°F	366mm14.4in	12.5h12.5h
June	29°C83°F	363mm14.3in	12.5h12.5h
July	28°C83°F	489mm19.3in	12.5h12.5h
August	28°C83°F	521mm20.5in	12.4h12.4h
September	29°C84°F	391mm15.4in	12.2h12.2h
October	29°C84°F	426mm16.8in	11.9h11.9h
November	29°C84°F	320mm12.6in	11.8h11.8h	in the recommended window
December	29°C84°F	326mm12.8in	11.7h11.7h	in the recommended window

Good to know

Currency: USD · United States dollar
Language: English, Palauan
Plug: A, B
Driving: on the right

United States: Type A, B at home, no adapter needed.

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Common questions

When is the best time to visit Palau?

The best time to visit Palau is Nov–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (84°F).

How warm does Palau get?

Typical daytime highs in Palau are Mar–May 29°C (84°F), Jun–Aug 28°C (83°F), Sep–Nov 29°C (84°F), Dec–Feb 29°C (83°F).

Is Palau expensive?

On the ground, Palau is high-end.

What sort of trip is Palau good for?

Palau is good for sunshine and salt water, landscape doing the heavy lifting, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing, moving about and doing things.